Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Service Manager to lead our innovative Circle to Success Support Team. This newly created role combines managerial and clinical leadership, providing specialist advice and support through a team of multi-skilled practitioners. As the head of clinical practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for those we serve.The Circle to Success programme is an initiative within Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) designed to support children, young people, and their families. It aims to achieve positive outcomes through high-quality practice and integrated services. The program involves a multi-disciplinary team of clinical practitioners, family support workers, and youth participation officers who provide specialist advice and support. Key components include teaching, coaching, systemic supervision, and reflective practice groups. The programme emphasises systemic social work practice, direct involvement with families, and collaboration with partner agencies to ensure that the needs of children and young people are met effectively and efficiently.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Olivia.Ives@nctrust.co.uk or Steve.Orchard@nctrust.co.uk and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call youOur benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking schemeWhat will you be doing? In this role, you will provide professional leadership within NCT’s Circle to Success Resources Service, overseeing teaching, coaching, systemic supervision, and reflective practice groups. You will direct, monitor, and coordinate the service's work to ensure high-quality practice, supporting children, young people, and their families in achieving positive outcomes in line with their care plans. Additionally, you will engage in direct practice with families and participate in case work where appropriate. Ensuring that budgets and other resources are used effectively in accordance with NCT’s priorities and financial regulations will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.About you Qualifications: You hold a social work professional qualification and/or a CAMHS discipline clinical qualification ( psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, nursing or similar). You either have an advanced clinical supervision qualification or are willing to work towards achieving it.Experience: You have extensive experience in social work or allied professions, with a strong understanding of working with children in need, at risk, or in care. Your broad management experience spans various professional roles.Skills: You excel in strategic thinking, analysing complex family problems, and using evidence-based interventions. Your communication, influencing, negotiating, and advocacy skills are strong.Leadership: You have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams, provide professional supervision, and develop team and individual plans.Knowledge: You possess in-depth knowledge of national legislation, statutory requirements, and government guidelines for delivering high-quality children's services.Commitment: You are dedicated to promoting equality, safeguarding, and proactive, solution-focused approaches. When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time educationThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List checkAbout usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.
